Dialysis Clinic Inc. in Steubenville, Ohio - Dialysis Center

Dialysis Clinic Inc. is a medicare approved dialysis facility center in Steubenville, Ohio and it has 12 dialysis stations. It is located in Jefferson county at 4227 Mall Drive, Steubenville, OH, 43952. You can reach out to the office of Dialysis Clinic Inc. at (740) 266-6687. This dialysis clinic is managed and/or owned by Dialysis Clinic, Inc.. Dialysis Clinic Inc. has the following ownership type - Non-Profit. It was first certified by medicare in August, 2006. The medicare id for this facility is 362685 and it accepts patients under medicare ESRD program.

Dialysis Center Profile

NameDialysis Clinic Inc.
Location4227 Mall Drive, Steubenville, Ohio
No. of Dialysis Stations 12
Medicare ID362685
Managed ByDialysis Clinic, Inc.
Ownership TypeNon-Profit
Late Shifts No

Contact Information


4227 Mall Drive, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952
(740) 266-6687

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

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NPI Number1902827991
Doing Business AsDialysis Clinic Inc.
Address4227 Mall Dr Steubenville, Ohio, 43952
Phone Number(740) 266-6725

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

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Patient Distribution

Anemia Management

Dialysis patients with Hemoglobin data32
Medicare patients who had average hemoglobin (hgb) less than 10 g/dL9

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

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Dialysis Adequacy

Adult patinets who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be atleast 1.7, that means they are receiving right amount of dialysis. Pediatric patients who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be 1.8.
Higher percentages should be better.

  • Hemodialysis
    Adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center47
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2400
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center94
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center

    News Archive

    Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

    WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

    Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

    New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

    Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

    Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

    Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

    A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

    FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

    miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

    Read more Medical News

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  • Peritoneal Dialysis
    Adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center13
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.7104
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center88
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center

    News Archive

    Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

    WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

    Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

    New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

    Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

    Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

    Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

    A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

    FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

    miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

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Mineral and Bone Disorder

An important goal of dialysis is to maintain normal levels of various minerals in the body, such as calcium. This shows the percentage of patients treated at Dialysis Clinic Inc. with elevated calcium levels.

Patients with hypercalcemia72
Hypercalcemia patient months598
Hypercalcemia patients with serumcalcium greater than 10.2 mg3
Patients with Serumphosphor80
Patients with Serumphosphor less than 3.5 mg/dL8
Patients with Serumphosphor from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL28
Patients with Serumphosphor from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL31
Patients with Serumphosphor from 5.6 to 7 mg/dL20
Patients with Serumphosphor greater than 7 mg/dL13

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Vascular Access

The arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is considered long term vascular access for hemodialysis because it allows good blood flow, lasts a long time, and is less likely to get infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Patients who don't have time to get a permanent vascular access before they start hemodialysis treatments may need to use a venous catheter as a temporary access.

Patients included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 44
Patient months included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 333
Percentage of patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center that used an arteriovenous (AV) fistulae for their treatment63
Percentage of patients receiving treatment through Vascular Catheter for 90 days/longer23

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Hospitalization Rate

The rate of hospitalization show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at a certain dialysis center were admitted to the hospital more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other centers.

Standard Hospitalization Summary Ratio(SHR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Hospitalization Summary61
Hospitalization Rate in facility288.3 (Worse than Expected)
Hospitalization Rate: Upper Confidence Limit434.1
Hospitalization Rate: Lower Confidence Limit197

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Readmission Rate

The rate of readmission show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at Dialysis Clinic Inc. were readmitted more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other dialysis centers.

Standard Readmission Summary Ratio(SRR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Readmission Rate in facility25.5 (As Expected)
Readmission Rate: Upper Confidence Limit36.5
Readmission Rate: Lower Confidence Limit16.3

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Infection Rate

Hemodialysis treatment requires direct access to the bloodstream, which can be an opportunity for germs to enter the body and cause infection. This information shows how often patients at Dialysis Clinic Inc. get infections in their blood each year compared to the number of infections expected for the center based on the national average.

Standard Infection Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Infection Rate in facility.4 (As Expected)
SIR: Upper Confidence Limit1.32
SIR: Lower Confidence Limit.07

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Transfusion Summary

Patients with anemia require blood transfusions if their anemia is not managed well by their dialysis center. This information shows whether Dialysis Clinic Inc.'s rate of transfusions is better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected, compared to other centers that treat similar patients.

Standard Transfusion Summary Ratio (STrR) Year January, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Transfusion Summary 49
Transfusion Rate in facility71.9 (As Expected)
Transfusion Rate: Upper Confidence Limit150.2
Transfusion Rate: Lower Confidence Limit37.7

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Survival Summary

The rate of mortality show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at Dialysis Clinic Inc. lived longer than expected (better than expected), don’t live as long as expected (worse than expected), or lived as long as expected (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other facilities.

Standard Survival Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2013 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Survival Summary297
Mortality Rate in facility23.4 (Worse than Expected)
Mortality Rate: Upper Confidence Limit29.6
Mortality Rate: Lower Confidence Limit18.2

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


Dialysis Facility in Steubenville, OH

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Location: 4227 Mall Drive, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952
Phone: (740) 266-6687
Davita - Steubenville Dialysis
Location: 1799 Sinclair Avenue Suite 1, Steubenville, Ohio, 43953
Phone: (740) 346-2840
Davita Steubenville Home Training Center
Location: 1799 Sinclair Avenue Suite 2, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952
Phone: (740) 346-2740

News Archive

Current situation on SARS outbreaks in China

WHO reported there were 4 additional suspected cases. Three out of the four suspects were relatives of the 20-year-old nurse and the fourth suspect is a male patient who stayed in the same ward.

Data from Janssen's SIMPONI Phase 3 study on ulcerative colitis

New study findings presented today show that subcutaneous induction regimens of the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha therapy SIMPONI (golimumab) induced clinical response in a majority of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who had previously failed or were intolerant to conventional agents.

Medicare reconsiders paying for seniors' spine operations at surgery centers

Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers, the government-run health program announced Wednesday, five months after a USA Today Network-Kaiser Health News investigation revealed a spate of patient deaths following the procedures.

Infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups

A study showing that infants under one year of age can accept heart transplants from donors of different blood groups without the risk of organ rejection means a better chance of survival for infant patients and more efficient use of donor organs overall.

FDA grants miRagen's MGN-4893 orphan drug designation for treatment of polycythemia vera

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the company's compound MGN-4893 for the treatment of polycythemia vera, a myeloproliferative disease characterized by an overabundance of blood cells and platelets in the body.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago


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